Melissa Gaviria

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.